For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.
by Rubel Shelly · James 2:26 · Hypocrisy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that religion has to do something and not just talk about a lot of things -- it must walk the talk, practice what you preach, and put your life where your mouth is.
by Rick Brown · Acts 12:1-17
Rick Brown talks about a famous photograph and the message to pray and have hope in the darkest of times, and to remember that fervent and earnest prayer is the kind of prayer the early church, the committed church prayed.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Phil Ware continues his shift series, focusing on our need to read Scripture because it is from God and useful to our living and beneficial and able to make us wise and leads us to salvation.
by Tim Archer · Ecclesiastes 12:13 · Purpose · Groundhog Day
Like the movie Groundhog Day, life can seem like an endless cycle of meaningless days, an unending quest for happiness. The author of Ecclesiastes tells us the secret to escaping the cycle.
by Anonymous · Psalm 23
This is a simple meditation on the meaning of the Shepherd Psalm, Psalm 23.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:13-15 · Relationship
Rubel Shelly calls us to excellence, but reminds us that this must be true in every area of life, including our relationships.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 6:1-8 · Worship
Phil Ware continues his series on Shift My Life and talks about what it means to live holy!
by Ben Steed · James 1:26-27 · Parenting · Baby · Compassion International
The Child Survival Program from Compassion International is making great strides for mothers and babies in Ecuador.
by Ben Steed · Acts 20:35
I never imagined to be so deeply moved by another group of people: the employees of Compassion.
by Ben Steed · Matthew 19:14 · Children · Compassion International
The Story of witnessing Lee Raney meeting his sponsored child through Compassion International.
by Ben Steed · Matthew 25:37-40 · Hope · Compassion International · Poverty
Ben Steed chronicles his trip with Compassion International to Ecuador.
by Rubel Shelly · John 1:5 · Light
Rubel Shelly talks about how important it is for us to be light for the dark places of our world.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:1-3 · Focus
Phil Ware begins a series called shift and warns about the dangers of drifting with culture and losing our way.
by Steve Ridgell · Genesis 1:28-29 · Creation
If God does not exist, you can't blame him for the mess this world is in. If He does, He will fix it.
by Russ Lawson · Acts 2:17 · Dream
Russ Lawson challenges us to think about the dreams we dream and then go to work to make them happen.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16-21 · Parousia
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:19 · Communion
Phil Ware begins his series on God's Riches for Us at the Table of the Lord and reminds us that we are called to share with those close to us what the Lord has done for us.
by Tim Archer · Judges 6:12 · Fear
The story of Gideon shows us that God can take imperfect people and use them in great ways.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 · Providence
Tom Norvell reminds us that there are many things in our lives that may not change, so in those times we need to be sure and lean on the Lord and trust in his grace to sustain us.
by Ron Rose · James 5:16 · Confess
Ron Rose reminds us to own our mistakes, stand up, and look for God's presence to carry us going forward.
by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm
Phil Ware reminds us of the importance of affirmation by talking about a nearly extinct species of blessings called an attaway or attaboy or attagirl.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 3:20 · God
If you connect to the correct power source, you can live a life full of hope, purpuse, and power.
by Patrick D. Odum · James 4:13-15 · Death
Patrick Odum reminds us of the mistiness of life and reminds us to live with a sense of urgency and also anticipation of resurrection and joy.
by Rick Brown · Ephesians 5:17 · Priorities
Rick Brown reminds us of what the big rocks, the big things, are in our lives to ourselves and to God.
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